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Browse all Frame button-ups →Classic Denim Shirt -- Tidewash
The verdict
Fit
Frame is known for precise tailoring in women's basics. This cut likely sits close through the shoulder with a structured chest—typical for the brand—so size true or try before committing.
Quality
At $268, Frame targets quality construction and fabric weight. Expected finish: sturdy seams, even dye, durable buttons. Typical of the brand's mid-premium line.
Is the price fair?
Fair for premium mid-tier. The price reflects brand heritage and tailored fit more than exceptional material; you're paying for consistency and design.
Best for
A woman who wants a denim shirt that reads polished for layering and works in both casual and office contexts.
Care
Wash in cool water with like colors to slow fade; denim will mellow over time.
What owners report about Frame button-ups
The button-downs get a cooler reception than the brand's overall review averages: an independent reviewer of the roughly-$400 flagship shirt found nice construction but scored it 5/10, saying the fit was nothing spectacular and the price hard to justify. Aggregate coverage is warmer — one review site tallied a 4.17 out of 5 across 355 reviews, with customers praising fit, quality, and design — but that average leans heavily on the denim. Shirt-specific coverage is sparse and comes mostly from single-reviewer tests rather than a broad owner base.
- Strengths
- Reviewers acknowledge genuinely nice construction and refined silk and denim fabrications, consistent with the brand's strong overall ratings.
- Watch out for
- Price is the recurring complaint — the reviewer who tested the flagship button-down reported it felt good but not distinct enough to justify nearly $400.
- Sizing
- Fit reports conflict by style — one reviewer calls the cut slimmer and straighter and advises sizing up for room, while retailer fit data on the silk style reads as running big — so check each style's measurements.
About Frame's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Honest FRAME Review: Are Their Expensive Jeans & Clothing Worth It? · Frame Store Clothing Review - Honest Brand Reviews · FRAME The Standard Shirt | Neiman Marcus
